Buller’s Task and Boer Defenses Around Natal Front
London dispatch reports Gen Buller tightening a front against the Boers opposite Ladysmith and Potgieter’s Drift with reconnaissance probing toward Hungers Spruit. Churchill and Wilkins discuss strategy, predicting continued attacks and possible reinforcements as Natal holds decisive stakes.
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London
Daily Telegraph
Spearman
Winas
Ballerweet
Potgieters
Sparman
Dentauaid
Hongers
Spearmas
Nata
Iase
Bullier
Warren
Clery
Joubert
Cape Town
Daily Chronicle
Saye
Joubvert
Lobden
Spencer Wilkinson
Morning Post Today
Wineston Courchi i
Pietermariz Borg
Arial
Bullec
Churchill
Baker
Gen Buker
Gen Bailer
Chorehul
Ladvaemith
Boller
Ahas Geo Kollr
Charcitl
Tien Buller
Natal
War Office
Caps Tuwy
Butler
Jesa
Luderrd
Gor
Winston Churchill
Pietermaritazberg
de Chair
Tugela
South Africa
Aliens Exclusion Act Sparks Miner Petition Debate
A late 19th century era news summary notes Dremion Latins Spotter promoting to Seerteee Miners in Athie Victoria, about U.S. citizens and the act. The piece covers government responses to petitions claiming loss of rights and mining claims, plus international dispatches on Cuba Puerto Rico and foreign ministers seeking safety for missionaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Semiin Tabyy
Peti
Atsefica
McMinney
A.ier
Stave Way
Athio
United States
Althou
Miss Rankin Killed Near Okotoks Calvary
Calgary mourns after a fatal buggy accident en route from a ball at Okotoks. A collision at Pinrock hurt Newton the driver and toppled Rankin who fell and died before help arrived. A companion escaped injury by leaping to stop the horses. Local inquiry follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calgary
Okotoks
Pinroek
Newton
Boer War Row Leaves Several Hurt in Vanville
In Vanville on February 2 Frank Specht a German with an English wife and William Shoemaker an Englishman with a German wife argued over the Boer war. Specht was stabbed three times with a pitchfork and is critically injured Shoemaker was badly beaten and scratched Mrs Shoemaker was scratched and hair torn from her head Mrs Klein Specht suffered bruises and scratches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanville Wile
Frank Specht
Wm Shoemker
Way
Wm. Shoeaker
Wim. Shoemker
Kvalk Specht
Dr Chase's Kidney Liver Pills Promise Quick Liver Relief
An advertisement extols Dr Chase's Kidney Liver Pills as a dual remedy for liver and kidney dysfunction. It claims the liver drives general health and lists symptoms from liver poisoning to indigestion and headaches. The copy asserts rapid, even immediate, improvement after a first dose and promotes a price of 25 cents per pill or box via dealer or mail order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Chase
Chase
Chases
Edmanson, Bates & Co
Toronto
Hulda Makes Seaborne Escape With Nils Aid
In a melodramatic scene Hulda plans a bold elopement. She wakes Magda then prepares to flee by dawn with a valise and a stolen wedding gown, enlisting Nils to drive to Barholm for a winter steamer run to freedom.
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Falck
Magda
Hulta
Hulda
Barholm
Nils
Miss Huldy
Colonel Duped by Chronic Beggar in Plausible Tales
A New Orleans Times-Democrat note recounts a column about a colonel easily robbed by a smooth trickster named Smiley. Smiley repeatedly claimed his wife had broken bones to gain small loans, with the colonel reluctantly handing over money, then cracking at the repetitive ruse.
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Lim
Smiley
New Orleans Times- Democrat
First iron steamboat on western rivers launches at Pittsburg
During the summer of 1830 the Valley Forge, the first iron boat to navigate western rivers, was launched at Pittsburg. The arrival marks a milestone in steam navigation and industrial progress of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley Forge
Pittsburg
Smithkina Seen as Dull by Borrowell in Record Snippet
A terse exchange notes Smithkina as dull while Wigwag counters he is sharp enough to cut you in a Philadelphia Record clipping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borrowell
Smithkina
Philadelphia
Emperor of China Not Dead In Train Crash
A dispatch reports the emperor of China is alive after a passenger train wreck near Tampa causing four deaths. Other items note fires in Darton Ohio and Thornhill New Brunswick, plus political and economic updates across Canada and the United States.
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Paris
China
Tampe
Darton
Ohio
D. Philips
Manitoba
Queen's Printer
Jas. Hooper
Toronto longtime city clerk John Brevin dies at 60
John Brevins a longtime Toronto city clerk died at two o clock this morning after a prolonged illness. The report notes his service as city clerk and references the mayoral race context involving E F Clarke. In St Catharines a man named F Thomas was found dead in the canal after missing days. The Dublin gallery anecdote recounts a baritone named Martha and a dramatic audience interjection during a Faust scene.
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Phil Armour, Jr
Chicago
Blair
Geo. Burne
Bleen
London
Ont
E. Langevin
Canadian Senate
Suez Canal
Russia
Victoria
Vancouver
Docuwinion Lankers
Ottawa
Uf Charters
E. A Hughes
Crandon
Northern Pacific
Winnipeg
S. A. D. Bertrand
St.oniface
Douglas
Toronto
John Blevin
John Shaw
E. F. Clarke
St. Catharines
F. Thomas
Martha
Dublin
Faust
Valentine
Grain and Provisions Market Notice
J. D. O'Brien, broker on Main Street solicits private connections in grain, provisions, and stocks. Cipher code and privacy measures noted with address Princess Street Winnipeg and P.O. Drawer 1887.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princess St
Winnipeg
Man
Statistical Position of Wheat in 1900 Global Trade
Estimates for 1899-1900 show European requirements at 354 million bushels with 221 million yet to be shipped. U.S. exports hover above average while Russia and Danube regions lag, Argentina and Australia rise, and small stockpiles abroad hint at a tight market amid cold damage and plague outbreaks.
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South Afria
Australia
America
Russia
Danaria
Argentina
India
Chili
North Africa
Danubian
Danubian States As Company With Thi S Lowing
Danube
Argentine
Chile
France
Market Prices Report for Wheat to Hides and Dressed Meats
The report lists Manitoba No 1 hard wheat at Fort William and various flours, oats, barley, oilcakes, and corn prices. It notes ground feed costs, oats on track, oatmeal per 50 lb sack, butter creamery at 24c, eggs at 2c, vegetables by bushel and dozen, hides by grade, wool prices, and dressed meats with per pound ranges. Several regional items include Glenora and Medora prices, and Lake of the Woods patent at 1.90.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Fort William
Fiour—Ozilvie
Glenora
Lake of the Woods
Medora
Winnipeg
Shorts
Ontario
Green House
Do Not Pay Cash Pay in Scrip for Dominion Lands
Government land sale notice urges buyers to use scrip instead of cash to save 20 percent. Full information available from issuing office.
Fragmentary Market Terms IncludeCurrencies and Names
Quoted text lists various currencies and names in a jumbled ledger style. It mentions Holland Guilders and Russian Roubles alongside unclear personal names and addresses, with stray phrases such as Main street Winnipeg and Austrian Guiden. The fragmentary note reads like a bookkeeping snippet with mixed language elements.
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NEI
Cei
Palenudes
Shas Okean
Austrian Guiden
Holland Guilders
Fraces
Pias Bhigi Dues Alanas Cae
Settsets Upacpeusex Ee
Canadian Pacific Railway Services and Schedules
A fragmented list details Canadian Pacific Railway routes and daily or intermediate service notes. It lists points from Toronto and New York to Portage la Prairie Brandon St Boniface and western stops with varied frequencies including daily ex and specific weekday patterns. Authority signatures James Ororne and C E Mopheraon appear as agents.
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Toronto
New York
Raat
New
Daicry
Portage la Praine
Brandon
Lerth- Bride
Coast
San Sua
M&n
Thars
Tars
Ssi
Keints
Gretta
St. Paul
Chicco
West Selkirk
Sebeurk
Sion
Thar
Edmonton
James Ororne
CE Mopheraon
Sure
Pace
British Columbia lumber and shingle combine formed
In Vancouver on February 1 a regional cartel of British Columbia lumber and shingle makers unites to curb competition and lobby for federal protection. The alliance, described as the British Columbia Lumber and Shingle Manufacturers association, includes all Vancouver Island and mainland mills with additional joiners in Kootenay and Vaucouver districts. It targets an annual output surpassing six million feet. Another item notes the Troy branch dispute settled at two dollars per day for regular workers and helpers, restoring company operations.
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Magda
Hulda
Flor
Blunt
Admiral Selley
Monte
Jackson
Montana
Yarrow
Trenton
Uni
Mionera
Vancouver
Pittsburg
A. Brown
Winnipee E
Montreal
St. Petersburg
Fort William
Joseph Martin Wilil
B.C
Deadman’s Island
B.C. Lumber Trust
British Columbia
Vanconover
Wetanapier
N.Y
Troy
United Traction Company
Houer
Atust
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Buller
Rowell
Dominion
Madrid
Correa
Washington
Cuba
Puerto Rico
Sadie Evans
Elizabeth
England
Meveike
Berlin
Lokal Anziger
E. H. Roberts
Utah
Pap Il
Charles Gilmore Hooper
Confederation Life Assurance Company
General Hospital
Shang Tung
Chinese Foreign Office
Miss Rankin
Meiker
Faiek
Macias
Bee
Marie Antoinette
Liulda
Nodd
Dell Witted
Vrideyv
Honoluln
Winnipec
Girorea
Summere
Iutter
State Canale
Co. P. RR
Marquis of
Queensbury
Nebraska
Kentucky
Thornhill
Naa
Seaforth
Fira
Philippines
Honolulu
al. Zola
Petit Journal
Laria
Mre
Young
Cypress River District
John Stewart
Way Gi
Italy
Greenway
Wick Bowman
Portage la Prairie
Jas Brown
Canada
Trnidad
Kuseia
Persia
Ald Fearnside
Hamilton
Macleod
Newburgh
N. Y
William
Kuasla
Coreau
Winnibes
Joseph Hargrave
St. Boniface
Richard Wilson
B. C
Borneo
Wilkesbarre
John Brevins
J. D. O'Brien
Bankers and Brokers
Merchants’ Bank OF Canada
Union Bank OF Canada
West
Alloway & Champion
Stock Brokers
Winnipex
Molson's
Payie
Montreal Gas
Duluth
C. SW
Main Street
Canadian Pacific
THE
Canadian Northern RY. CO
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Thurs
Siam
Phurs
Mon
Dauphin
Winn
Ois
Swan River
Shaw
Swa
Swan Rive
D. B Hanna
Iaratecec
Lisp
Orria - Siup
Ste Jean
Lea
Minneapolis
Tha
Mpi
St. Paul Oo
Tle Coe
Portage LA Prairie Branch
Morris-Brandon Branch
Oakvill Tee
Lake Branch
Aia
Thur
Hilton
iSa
Ita
Wwanesa
Dra Koonthwaite
Ite
Random
Otehn
Asee Nara Neti
Souris River Branch
Hum
Winnipeg Ly
Eam
Belmont
FEK
Hewinford G.P.& T Agt
St Winn Nes
Bes Seas
Manitoba & Northwestern Railway
Leo
Gladstone
Neepawa Es
Russell Deen
Yorkton
Steer
Steven le
Fel A. McDonald
Mgr
Vlantoeg
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